Recruitment Tools

Grow Your Scouting Unit

Nothing highlights the fun and excitement of Scouting like being in the outdoors. Whether it’s day camp, summer camp, or a fall camporee, getting outside is what kids want to do! And no one does ”the outdoors” better than the Boy Scouts of America. Let’s help new families join the fun. With these recruiting materials you will have all the tools to invite families to join our outdoor adventure!

Recruit New Cub Scouts

New Parent Tools:

Do you have new parents who need to learn about the Cub Scouting Program? Share the New Parent Guide with them to ensure they can start learning the basics to Cub Scouts!

Meeting Tools:

Planning Cub Scout activities is a great way to keep the Scouts learning and engaged. Use our helpful “Ways to Meet” resource for ideas for your next meeting. Den Leaders look for more ideas can visit the National BSA Den Leader site for further Den Leader Tips.

Are you the leading the way when it comes to Membership Planning?

Our helpful Membership Planning Workbook will give you the steps to make for a succesful recruitment! From flyers to invitations to buddy cards and social media geofencing, the Idea Book will spark your imagination and share new ideas and opportunites for recruitment. Listed below are fillable flyers and ideas to get you started for a top-notch recruitment.

Recruitment Tools:

Cub Scout Fillable Recruitment Flyer

Unit Membership Plan with Checklist

44 Ideas

30 Second: Boy Recruitment Video

30 Second: Girl Recruitment Video

Recruit New Scouts BSA Members

Are you the leading the way when it comes to Membership Planning for your troop?

Our helpful Membership Planning tool will give you great ideas to have a successful recruitment! From flyers to invitations to sign-up nights and social media geofencing, the Idea Book will spark your imagination and share new ideas and opportunities for recruitment. Below are fillable flyers and videos to get you started for a top-notch recruitment. Make sure to follow the National BSA’s Recruitment Branding by using the Scouts BSA Branding Dos & Don’ts Guide. 

Recruitment Tools:

Scouts BSA – Boy Fillable Recruitment Flyer

Scouts BSA – Girl Fillable Recruitment Flyer

30 Second: Girl Recruitment Video

30 Second: Boy Recruitment Video

Need Flyers Printed?

If you have your fillable flyer ready to be printed, email that copy to your District Executive and they will work with you to get your materials printed for your upcoming event. Please be sure to allow 7-10 business days for printing purposes. 

Additional Program Recruitment Tools

EXPLORING & RECRUITING

If you are a leading and Exploring Unit through this recruitment season, be sure to check out the some of the great opportunities listed in the Exploring Recuitment Idea Book.

VENTURING & RECRUITING

If you are a leading and Exploring Unit through this recruitment season, be sure to check out the some of the great opportunities listed in the Exploring Recuitment Idea Book.

National BSA Marketing Hub

Ready to start marketing your unit, but need some stock photos or more inspiration? Visit the National BSA Marketing Hub for Tools & Resources for Unit Recrutiment.

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